En Space Symbol
An EN SPACE (U+2002) is a punctuation space character wider than a standard space.
U+2002
The EN SPACE is a Unicode punctuation character used to control horizontal spacing in text. It’s wider than a regular ASCII space, making it helpful for typesetting and alignment. Below you’ll find copy/paste options and code escapes.
En Space Symbol Meaning
The EN SPACE (Unicode U+2002) is a typographic space that is typically about the width of the letter “N” in the current font (hence “en”). Unlike a normal space, it provides extra breathing room and is often used when you want a more deliberate separation without resorting to multiple normal spaces. Because it’s a single Unicode character (category: punctuation), it can be copied reliably and handled consistently across many systems. In practice, EN SPACE is used in layout, text formatting, and typography where precise spacing matters, especially in documents that mix regular spaces with punctuation-like spacing.
Common uses
- •Separating items in text where you want more space than a standard space
- •Typesetting and layout work that benefits from consistent typographic spacing
- •Improving readability in lists or inline labels without using multiple spaces
- •Formatting content for publication-style documents and editorial layouts
- •Creating uniform alignment in plain text where standard spaces look too tight
Examples
EN SPACE — Unicode U+2002
- Hello world
- Chapter 1
- Item A Item B
- Version 2.0 Release
- Name (Title)
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2002 | |
| HTML Entity |   | |
| HTML Code |   | |
| CSS | \2002 |
FAQ
What does the En Space symbol mean?
The EN SPACE (Unicode U+2002) is a typographic space that is typically about the width of the letter “N” in the current font (hence “en”). Unlike a normal space, it provides extra breathing room and is often used when you want a more deliberate separation without resorting to multiple normal spaces. Because it’s a single Unicode character (category: punctuation), it can be copied reliably and handled consistently across many systems. In practice, EN SPACE is used in layout, text formatting, and typography where precise spacing matters, especially in documents that mix regular spaces with punctuation-like spacing.
What is an EN SPACE (U+2002)?
An EN SPACE is a Unicode punctuation space character wider than a standard space, represented by U+2002.
How do I copy the EN SPACE safely?
Copy the character shown on this page ( ). You can also use the HTML entity   or the escapes provided for CSS and JavaScript.
What’s the difference between EN SPACE and a regular space?
A regular space is narrower, while the EN SPACE inserts a wider typographic gap using a single Unicode character (U+2002).
Can I use EN SPACE in HTML and CSS?
Yes. Use the HTML entity   in HTML, and use the CSS escape \\2002 (or the provided JS escape \\u{2002} in JavaScript).